Malignant melanoma of the oral cavity. A case report.
The oral cavity is a rare location for the development of primary malignant melanoma. Less than 2% of all malignant melanomas develop in the region. A case report is presented, illustrating the management in the site of the palate, together with a review of the relevant literature.
Peckitt
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Wales.
Wood
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D005260:Female; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology